11-16-1976 Supporting DocumentsREGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in
the Council Chambers nn Tuesday, November 16, 1976. The meeting was called
to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Claude E. Smoak, Jr, with the following
members present: Councilmen Blackburn, Schroedel and Byrd. Other officials present
were: City Manager Tiffany, City Attorney Baird, Deputy Clerk Dollar, Finance
Director Sanchez, Director of Community Services Smythe and Chief of Police
Tyndal. Others present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. Plummer, Mrs. Helen Schmidt
and the Messrs. Sellers, Shepard, Honey, Sargent, Searles, Kelley, Czech,
Meginley and Fleming.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Byrd, followed by repeating of the
Pledge of Allegiance in unison by those present.
The Minutes of the meeting held November 9, 1976 were approved as written.
BISHOP FIELD LIGHTS
Messrs. Shelby Sellers and Gerald Shepard, representatives of
the Babe Ruth Baseball League appeared before Council to
request the City's participation in the amount of an $800
expenditure to raise the infield lights at the Bishop Field from
their present 50 foot height to 70 feet to upgrade the lighting
to semi -pro standards. The total cost of this work will be
$2400 with the Booster Club providing $800 and the Babe Ruth
League providing $800 towards the work. City Manager Tiffany
advised that last year $5,000 Federal Revenue Sharing was _
budgeted for Bishop Field Lighting improvements, but that only
$3600 was spent, and he recommended that if Council approves
this request that the funds be taken from Federal Revenue Sharing
monies on hand. Motion was made by Mayor Smoak seconded by
Councilman Blackburn, and unanintousl carried, that Council
approve the 800 expenditure to the Babe Ruth Lea ue and that the
monies a taken from Federal Revenue S wring mom es on hand.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Smoak reported that the Lake County Water Authority in
special meeting today voted unanimous approval of a $15,000 grant
for the Effluent Disposal Study, which, with the grant from the
Lake County Board of Commissioners of $15,000 and the $10,000
officially set aside by the City Council, put the City in a
position to proceed with the study as proposed by Drs. Suzanne
Bayley and John Zoltek of the Unviersity of Florida. He stated
further that there will be an additional cost of possibly
$6,000 to $7,000 for constructing the facilities. He recommended
to Council that the City Manager and the City Attorney be authorized
to communicate and cooperate with Drs. Bayley and Zoltek in
formulating the formal arrangement for the study. Motion was made
by Councilman Blackburn seconded by Councilman Byrd, and
unanimously carried, that the Cit_v Manager and the City Attorney
be authorized to proceed with contractural arrangements with Drs.
Bayley and Zoltek to conduct the study of the marshlands for
effluent disposal as presented in their proposal to the city.
COMMUNICATIONS
Deputy Clerk Dollar read a letter from Phil Searles, Executive
Director of the Greater Clermont Chamber of Commerce, wherein they
requested that the Chamber be granted permission to have booths
in the area of the park next to Jenkins Auditorium and along the
sidewalks of the downtown area as necessary during the Christmas
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Day Celebration on December llth. Motion was mado by Councilman
Blackburn, seconded by Councilman Byrd end carr(T, Y.linli tTin
requested of T1_( Chamber oi' Commerce_for ormiss�lon toiibve booths
in thciar area ricxl to auditorum and alonij iaewalks of
No owntown area T_rF_the CT_ristwas_clirat on En—.ticcember
1R Ge granted
Deputy Clerk Dollar read a communication From the Clermont High
School Band Boosters wherein they requested permission
to sponsor dances in Jenkins Auditorium on December 30th and February
11, between 8:00 P. M. and 12:00 Midnight. Motion was made b
Councilman Blackburn seconded b CnnncilmanlSciroe a and carried
t at the requests a granted rov c all rules and regulations
pertaining to dances held n the auditorium are met._
LEASE ON COUNTY BUILDING - GARDEN CLUB
Mayor Smoak requested City Attorney Baird to follow up on the lease
for the building occupied by the Garden Club and try to get a firm
answer from the County Commission, at least introduction of the
subject at their next meeting, and also to inquired if a representa-
tive of the city needs to be present at the meeting.
STREET NAME CHANGES
City Manager Tiffany advised that in planning street name sign
replacements as provided in the current budget, three cases were
discovered where the legal street name conflicts with the street —
name commonly used and that an ordinance is required to change
these street names. The streets are as follows:
Woodland Avenue commonoy called Shady Nook Drive
Cooper's Lane commonly called School Street
West Lake Avenue commonly called Eleventh Street
Motion was made by Councilman Schroedel seconded by Councilman
Byrd and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed
to draw up an ordinance to officially change the names of the
streets as recommended by the City Manager and that all adjacent
property owners be notified of the proposed street name changes.
SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Smoak called a Special Meeting of the City Council for
5:00 P. M. on November 22, 1976 in the office of the City Manager
to verify the petitions of candidates for the General Election to
be held on December 7, 1976 and to authorize the official ballot.
HIGHLANDER HUT
Mr. Lyman M. Hatcher, Program Planner for the Lake Community Action
Agency, Inc., and Mr. William Plummer of the DAV, appeared before
Council and discussed a proposal for the Agency to use the Highlander
Hut for the Lake County Title VII Congregate Meal Program. This
program is designed to provide and serve meals from 10:00 A. M. to
2:00 P. M., in conjunction with the recreation program, to elder
citizens over the age of sixty years.
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Mr. Hatcher stated that under a contract with the City, the
LCAA will:
1. Bring the facility up to HEW standards to meet the require-
ments of the Department of Health and Rehbilitative Services
(was) for such a program;
2. Make all building improvements property of the city in
return for the servicing of the improvements and equipment,
kitchen appliances, air conditioning and other furniture;
3. Pay utilities and provide for clean up services;
4. Purchase liability insurance for the site; and
5. Ask for city approval on any equipment or improvements
added to the building.
Mr. Plummer stated that this was a tremendous project for South
Eake County and one the DAV strongly recommends and requested
Council to allow him as agent for the building to authorize the
use of the building for this purpose. Mr. Hatcher stated that the
fund would require a lease for a minimum of one year with option
to renew for an additional four years. Following discussion, Mayor
Smoak asked Council if they would be in agreement to refer this
to the City Manager and City Attorney to draw up a proposal for
-Presentation at the next council meeting. Motion was made
Councilman Schroedel, seconded by Councilman Blackburn and carried
that the City Attorney and the City Manager be directed to draw up
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an agreement for the use of the Higher Hut for the proposed
meal program. Mayor Smoak stated he would support such a proposal
within the limitations of an appropriate lease fully protecting the
interest of the City.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 by Mayor Smoak.
Claude E. Smoak, Jr.'Mayor
Mildred Dollar, Deputy Clerk
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Street Name Changes
DATE: November B, 1976
In planning the street name signs replacement program (provided for
in our current budget), we discovered three cases where the legal street
name conflicts with common practice.
Woodland Avenue is the legal name of the block north of DeSoto that
connects w t S ady Nook Drive. The existing sign on Deoto identifies this
street as Shady Nook. There are no Woodland addresses,and the only place
that the name Woodland appears is on the map. I recommend changing Woodland
Avenue to Shady Nook Drive.
West Lake Avenue is the one -block street between Minneola Avenue and
Carrol Street to C ermont Builders Supply and the City Barn). There
are no signs on this street. Allison Construction Company is the only
address on this street, but they list their address as "530 llth Street
They have requested the street sign read "llth Street". I recommend changing
West Lake Avenue to filth Street.
Coopers Lane is the official name of the one -block street between Juniata
and DeSoto, aligning with School Avenue to the south. Existing signs
identify this street as School Street. There are no addresses on this block.
I recommend changing Coopers Lane to School Street.
An ordinance is required to change these street names. If you agree
that these names should be changed, the City Attorney could draw up the
required ordinance and we would then notify all adjacent property owners of
the proposal.
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Gordon Tiffany
cc: City Clerk (11-16-76 Agenda)
L.al�c Community Action Agency, Inc.
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November If, 1976
Mr. William W. Plummer, Colmnunder
Jean Thomad Chapter D.A.V.
Post Office Box hl
Clermont, Fla. 32711
Dear Mr. Plumner:
I am writing this letter in reference to our November 3, 1976 meeting at the Highlander
Hut, Clermont, Fla. During that meeting we discussed the use of that facility for the
Lake County Title VII Congregate Meal Program. I believe that the Highlander Hut, with
a few modifications, is a very desirable place to carry out the program for the elderly
citizens of South Lake County.
In our discussion we determined that we would need a written agreement in order to
protect ourselves and the city and I agreed to send you a statement of what LCAA is
willing to have in the contrast.-)
LCAA, Inc. will:
1. Bring the facility up to Rtandards to meet the requirements of the D partment of
Health and Rehabilitative Services (IBiS) for such a program. , k.-IJ,.. cp,4,-',�
2. Make all building improvements property of the city in return for the servicing of
the improvements and equipment, @ kitchen appliances, air conditioning, and other
furniture.
3. Pay utilities and provide for clean up services.
It. Purchase liability insurance for the site.
5. Ask for city approval on any equipment or improvements added to the building.
LCAA, Inc. would like to have a contract that is approved by the ➢AV 115 and the city
of Clermont that would allow LCAA, Inc. use of the facility during the day for a period
of five years for the above program.
All agreements subject to funding of program by H11S.
If you have any questions, please call me.
Sincerely,
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Lyman M. Hatcher, Progr Planner
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Mayor/City Council
City of Clermont
Clermont, Fla. 32711
Dear Mayor/City Council,
This year as in the past years the Flea Market will
be held in conjunction with our Christmas Day for Clermont.
The celebration will be held on Saturday, December llth
commencing at 11 a.m. and closing after the evening music.
It is hereby requested that the Greater Clermont
Chamber of Commerce be granted permission to have booths
in the area of the park next to Jenkins Auditorium and
along the sidewalks of the downtown area as necessary during-- - -
the celebration on the llth. Said booths will be supervised
by the Chamber and all concerned will be instructed in just
what is expected of them.
Thank you for your consideration.
Since r ly,
Phil Sear es
Executive Director
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CITRUS TOWER
Ahnl_ICAr1DI1
Application is hereby made for- the nse of the Clermont Jenkins Civic
AudILorIum on___ rebruary 11, 1977 between the hours of
5s00 P.M. — 12100�^ The dance is sponsored by
Clermont Junior Iligh School BAND WDS'PERS
and the following named four or more persons Will be in attendance as
chaperones: H. Jumes Meginley
Mrr,. Helen V. Schmidt
Idrs, Beverly Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stephens
I/We understand that I/41e are to pay a rental fee of $2.00 par hour with
a minimum of 1,6.00. I/We further understand and agree that I/Ile am/are
responsible for any vandalism, or damage to the building and/or fixtures and
as assurance of such responsibility I/lie are posting $50.00 as surety with
the Chamber of Coimnarce Secretary. It is my/our understanding that the $60.00
surety, less rental fees, will be returned to me/us within flue Jays following
the dance providing that the auditorium and/or fixGul'eS are not damaged.
Date November 9, 1976
C.J.H.S. BARD BJOSTLRS
Sponsors
Nick Ar ones president
APi'! ICAI1011
Application is hereby made for the use of the Clermont Jenkins Civic
Auditorium o,,—December 30, tween the hour:: of
s00 P.td._ 124 A.ld._. 'ihe dance is sponsored by
Clermont Junior High School BAND B)OSURS
and the follo:,ring named four or more_ persons will be in attendance as
chaperones; H. Janeo Met+ inley
Mr.-,. Helen F. Schmidt
Mro. Beverly Snd.th
Vr. and L:rc. Jim Stephens
I/We understand that I/We are to pay a rental fee of $2.00 per hour with
a minimum of 1,6.00. I/41e further understand and agree that I/I!e am/are
responsible for any vandalism, or damage to the building and/or fixtures and
as assurance vP such responsibility I/We are posting $50 00 as surety with
the Chamber of Commerce Secretary. It is my/our understanding that the $50.00
surety, less rental fees, will be returned to me/us rtl'thin five days following
the dance providing that the auditarium and/or iixLuvas are not damaged.
Date November 99 1976 C.J.H.S. BAND IDOSTERS
Sponsors
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TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Bishop Field Lights
DATE: November 12, 1976
Shelby Sellers and Gerald Shepard plan to request the City Council
to approve an $800 City expenditure to raise the infield lights at Bishop
Field from their present 50 foot height to 70 feet to upgrade the lighting to
semi -pro standards.
Total cost of this work will be $2400. The Booster Club is providing
$750, and the Babe Ruth League is providing $850 toward the work. All work
will be handled by the League, with no City involvement beyond the $800
participation. Present light fixtures will be used, so there would be
no change in power consumption.
Last year $5,000 Federal Revenue Sharing was budgeted for Bishop
Field lighting improvements, but only $3600 was spent. If you approve
this expenditure I recommend that the funds be taken from Federal Revenue
Sharing monies now on hand.
Gordon Tiffany
cc: City Clerk (11-16-76 Agenda)
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SPECIAL 14FETING
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held
in the office of the City Manager on Monday, November 22, 1976. The
meeting was called to order at 5:05 P. M. by Mayor Pro-Tem Carlisle A.
Byrd, Jr., with the following members present: Councilmen Blackburn
and Schroedel. Others present were: City Manager Tiffany, City Attorney
Baird, City Clerk Carroll, finance Director Sanchez, and Director of
Community Services Smythe.
Mayor Pro -Toni Byrd announced the purpose of the meeting was to verify
candidate petitions and authorize the Ballot for the General Election
to be held on December 7, 1976.
City Clerk Carroll presented the petitions, advising they were in order
and had been certified by Emogene Stegall, Lake County Supervisor of
Elections.
Motion was made by Councilman Blackburn, seconded by Councilman Schroedel
and carried that the petitions be accepted, and the Ballot be authorized
as follows:
COUNCIL MEMBER - GROUP 1
(Two Year Term)
Honey, Randy H.
MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBER - GROUP III
(Two Year Term)
Smoak, Claude E. Jr.
COUNCIL MEMBER - GROUP V
(Two Year Tenn)
Byrd, Carlisle A. Jr.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Pro-Tem Byrd at 5:15 P. M.
CC"") n. LA./L
Dolores W. Carroll, City Clerk
Car isle A. Byrd, Jr.
Mayor Pro-Tem